Strategic Planner
Απαραίτητα:SeniorHybrid
Your tasks
We are seeking a Strategic Planner to join a London Plan team on a short-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a well-organised planning professional with public sector experience and a strong background in planning policy, consultation analysis and stakeholder reporting. The Strategic Planner will support key policy work and help produce clear, high-quality briefings and presentations for a range of audiences, including the public, senior managers and politicians.
Day to day of the role
- Support planning policy work across a range of strategic policy areas, including heritage, housing design, density, green infrastructure and inclusive design
- Analyse consultation responses and help prepare consultation reports and summary findings
- Produce presentations, briefings and reports for different audiences, including senior managers, elected members and the public
- Contribute to policy development work in line with national planning policy and relevant planning regulations
- Assist with the preparation of clear and accurate written material to support decision-making and engagement activity
- Work flexibly across different planning priorities, responding to changing deadlines and team requirements
- Liaise with internal colleagues and stakeholders to support the smooth delivery of planning projects
- Attend the office in Southwark on a hybrid basis, including mandatory office attendance on Mondays
Requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications
- RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
- Experience working as a Strategic Planner or in a similar planning policy role
- Previous government or local authority experience
- Strong experience in planning policy and consultation analysis
- Good understanding of national planning policy and planning regulations
- Experience preparing presentations, reports and briefings for a range of audiences, including politicians and senior stakeholders
- Knowledge of one or more relevant policy areas such as heritage, housing design, density, green infrastructure or inclusive design
- Well-organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities effectively
- Strong written communication, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills
What we offer
- Competitive hourly rate of £40 - £45 per hour Umbrella
- Hybrid working arrangement with a mix of home and office working
- Opportunity to contribute to high-profile planning policy work
- Varied role within a respected public sector planning environment
- Full-time contract with a clear weekday working pattern
- Convenient London location near Southwark
How to apply
To apply for this Strategic Planner position, please submit your CV outlining your relevant planning policy experience, public sector background and availability for this 6-month contract.
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Strategic Planner
- Pay Rate: £40 - £45 per hour Umbrella
- Location: Southwark, London
- Job Type: Full-time, 6-month temporary contract
- Working Pattern: 7.4 hours per day, Monday to Friday
- Hybrid Working: 1-2 days in the office each week, with Monday as a mandatory office day